Cardinals Sign Highly Touted 16-year-old Prospect From Dominican Republic
by Matt Buggenhagen on Jul 2, 2009 5:00 PM EDT
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The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to terms with 16-year-old outfielder Wagner Mateo, considered to be among the top amateur free agents from Latin America.
The signing announced Thursday is contingent on Mateo passing a physical in St. Louis this summer. Terms were not disclosed.
Mateo is from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. General manager John Mozeliak calls the signing "a significant step" in the organization's effort to obtain the best talent in Latin America.
Mateo is 6-2 and 190 pounds. He throws and bats left-handed. He represented the Dominican Republic in Major League Baseball's RBI World Series in 2007 and 2008.
Take a look at this video to get a better look at Mateo.
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General manager John Mozeliak calls the signing “a significant step” in the organization’s effort to obtain the best talent in Latin America.
Definitely a different approach from Walt’s apporach. The cardinal’s have a historically low minority player rate – should be a pleasant change of pace.
"If you believe in telekinesis, raise my hand."
Couldn't agree more
From all accounts he’s a stud, however, it’s always alarming when you see “16” year old prospect. Usually means anywhere from 18-21.
by Matt Buggenhagen on Jul 2, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions
Wow I cant imagine what it would be like to be signed as a 16 year old
by Heyward is the next crime dog on Jul 2, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
The point is that he may not be really 16.
OverTheMonster - ALLERGEN WARNING: May contain peanut butter.
edgar renteria was actually signed at 15
by Heyward is the next crime dog on Jul 2, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
holy crapola
he took 5 years in the minors but developed just fine. Reached pros when he was 20
No one goes there anymore, it's too crowded. - Yogi Berra
EITHER WAY
Doesnt matter, a prospect is just that dont care about his age as long as he produces while in the show
Pujols takes out "I" in BIG and "A" in MAC, previously considered to be an unyielding, consonant threat
Seems like a great player
and a small question, how do you get video on posts?
No one goes there anymore, it's too crowded. - Yogi Berra
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